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Student body in Niagara County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

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Rev. James J. Maher C.M., President | Niagara University

Rev. James J. Maher C.M., President | Niagara University

White students were the most represented ethnicity among students at Niagara County universities in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Of the 6,547 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 69% were white. This is a decrease of 7.7% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

U.S. nonresident students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by Black or African American students.

Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the two universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 5.6%. Niagara County Community College reported the largest student body, with 3,838 students.

Graduation rates reveal a significant achievement gap among different ethnicities. While white students graduate at a rate of 62.1%, Black and Hispanic students graduate at a rate of around 40%.

Students' Ethnicity Percentage in Niagara County Universities in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White69%
U.S. nonresident9.7%
Black or African American8.4%
Hispanic4.6%
Multiracial3.8%
Asian2.6%
Unknown2%
American Indian or Alaskan Native0.6%

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